Manufacturing Engineering Intern- Summer 2026

Crane Company • Fort Walton Beach, FL

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About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at our Fort Walton beach, FL location for the summer of 2026. About Crane: Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business – a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You’ll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology! Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineering Intern would have the unique experience of interacting directly with senior level engineers working on products in various stages of their life cycle. The intern will get exposure to research, design, development, and production of high frequency sub-systems that are used in various military applications. Responsibilities and tasks will be tailored to the applicant’s abilities.

Requirements

• The successful applicant would be enrolled in a mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering degree program, pursuing a Bachelors degree
• Solid decision making skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced electronics environment
• Demonstrated problem solving experience and a technical aptitude.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits

• You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.
• We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.
• We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines.
• Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
• In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.
• FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
• At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success.
• Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect.
• Join us.
• The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.
• Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
• Crane prioritizes career development for our associates.
• All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs.
• We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern